Third-Party Cookies Without Consent
Actions
146
Total Fines
€630.7M
Median Fine
€104K
Countries
21
What is Third-Party Cookies Without Consent?
Third-party tracking cookies or scripts are loaded without obtaining prior user consent. European data protection authorities have issued 146 enforcement actions for third-party cookies without consent violations, imposing a combined €630,679,114 in penalties. The median fine is €104K, indicating that regulators view this violation as warranting substantial financial deterrence. The largest recorded penalty for this violation type was a €325,000,000 fine against Google LLC in France. The most active enforcers of this violation type are Germany, Italy, Austria.
Largest Fines for Third-Party Cookies Without Consent
Recent Enforcement
Enforcement by Country
| Country | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 30 | €0 |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 28 | €38.9M |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 12 | €0 |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 12 | €119K |
| 🇫🇷 France | 12 | €581.1M |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 9 | €140K |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 8 | €7.5M |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 8 | €50K |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 7 | €486K |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | 5 | €2.2M |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | 2 | €6K |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 2 | €0 |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | 2 | €0 |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | 2 | €0 |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 1 | €2K |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 1 | €0 |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 1 | €4K |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | 1 | €107K |
| 🇪🇺 European Union | 1 | €0 |
| 🇱🇺 Luxembourg | 1 | €0 |
| 🇱🇻 Latvia | 1 | €0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a third-party cookies without consent violation?
A third-party cookies without consent violation occurs when a website's cookie consent implementation fails to meet GDPR or ePrivacy requirements. European DPAs have issued 146 enforcement actions for this violation, with fines totaling €630.7M.
What is the typical fine for third-party cookies without consent?
The median fine for third-party cookies without consent violations is €104K, though amounts vary significantly based on the severity and scale of the violation.
Which countries enforce third-party cookies without consent violations most?
The most active countries in enforcing third-party cookies without consent violations are Germany, Italy, Austria.